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X249 FPO

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

35,102 mi
Last recorded35,102 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX249 FPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 35,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 35,094 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn excessive play in rear linkage assembly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached Nut missing from linkage bolt (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 34,496 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 34,496 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 34,337 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 33,890 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 33,468 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 33,062 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 32,629 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 32,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 32,338 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,787 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 31,229 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 29,519 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 28,580 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,388 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 25,780 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 23,294 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 19,631 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 15,979 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 15,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?

Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,887
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,277
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,004
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 775
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 637
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X249 FPO is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 21,483 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSF1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,887 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X249 FPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X249 FPO registered?

X249 FPO is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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